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| Playability: A few of the changes from last year's version are immediately noticeable at the option screen. Only the wind conditions and Tiger control may now be set up before play. The likes of gimmes, mulligans, putting grids and driving arcs are now adjustable in-game... if at all. Everything now seems condensed making Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2000 very much a pick-up-and-play game. But does the gameplay follow the usual 'press the X button three times' style that we have come to expect from golfing games in the past? That all depends on whether you own an analog control pad. Without this peripheral the answer is a simple yes. First select a club that relates to the distance. The expected point where the ball should end up is highlighted by a large red marker, while using the circle button allows you to view the landing area for that perfect spot. Striking of the ball requires the usual accurate pressing of the X button and a sweet connection is rewarded with a perfect shot. However switching over to analog mode offers the system that was used successfully in Actua Golf 3. Once you have lined up your shot the speed, accuracy and power of the swing is controlled using the left stick. Pulling it back will make your player pull the club back, ready for the swing. As soon as you reached the desired power level the stick is then pushed forward to begin the downward swing. Similar to the swing in real golf a smooth, straight back and forward motion results in the desired shot. The speed and accuracy at which you bring down the club will affect the overall power of the shot. Any horizontal movement of the left stick can affect the accuracy of the shot... just like real golf. Game modes once again include: Stoke play. A full or half round of golf against a CPU or human opponent on any of the five courses where the player shooting the lowest number of strokes wins the game. Skins. A two player round of golf against a CPU or human opponent where each hole has a financial value which is awarded to the player who shoots the lowest score on each individual hole. Shoot Out. A four player knockout competition where the player with the highest score on each hole is eliminated until only one remains. Fourball involves two teams of two with each player having their own ball. Whoever takes the least number of strokes wins the hole outright for their team. Foursome is a team game where both players on each side share the same ball taking alternate shots. Practice mode allows the player to workout on their driving, chipping and putting. Tournament involves a selection of single player rounds where cash prizes are awarded dependant on finishing position. Tour Play. Five weekly tournaments comprise a full season. Prize money varies according to the tour venue. Playing a computerized game of golf has gradually improved over the years. If you have already experienced one of the Playstation's PGA Tour Golf games then you will know exactly what is in store. Again the inclusion of real-time 3D acceleration certainly speeds up the gameplay and avoids those nasty long waits while the camera catches up with the play. Game Options: This is a 1 disk game for 1-4 Players. It is compatible with the standard (digital) joypad and the analog stick controls of the dual shock joypad. Games can be saved via memory card (2 blocks per save). |
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